WORLD FOOD ISSUES

September 27

Today’s agenda

1. Chapter 2 reflections

2. Climate change and agriculture

Ch. 2 metrics and stats1. Average: 262. Range: 22-293. Comments:

a) Work on organizationb) Don’t forget the two questionsc) Developments since 1998

a) GMO’sb) Climate Change

Some questions for clarification:

1. “How was desertification caused by misuse of fragile lands?”

2. “Why hasn’t foreign aid been better directed?”

3. “Why won’t the rich farmers share their wealth with the poor?”

4. “What ‘s the role of international politics?”5. “Why do governments allow these things

to occur?”

Irish Potato Famine1846-1850

The Climate Question

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Agriculture and Climate Change: Questions to Ponder

1. How will agriculture be impacted and where?

2. What should be done?a. Globally?b. Nationally?c. Regionally?d. Individually?

Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture 1. http://climate.nasa.gov/warmingworld/2. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=192

1414308250473. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIGrkVoa78o4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNKIn6NtR9I&f

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Addressing the challenge: http://discovermagazine.com/video/ch

allenges-of-climate-change-nsf/easterling-2-how-will-climate-change-affect-agriculture

1. How will agriculture be impacted and where?

2. What should be done?a. Globally?b. Nationally?c. Regionally?d. Individually?